Bell Ringer Which historical document were you assigned last class? Describe it in 2-3 sentences!

Bell Ringer What are some just and unjust rules here Rocky? Why are these just and unjust and how would you productively change them?

Bell Ringer List the historical documents we discussed last class period. Then, write down a couple of words to help you remember each document.

Origins of American Government

The English colonists in America brought with them three main concepts: Basic Concepts of Government The need for ordered government.The need for ordered government. The idea of limited government, that is, that government should not be all-powerful.The idea of limited government, that is, that government should not be all-powerful. The concept of representative government, a government that serves the will of the people.The concept of representative government, a government that serves the will of the people.

The English Colonies All unique characteristics shaped by English origins All unique characteristics shaped by English origins Three different Charters: Three different Charters: 1.Royal Colonies Bicameral Bicameral 2.Proprietary Colonies Unicameral Unicameral 3.Charter Colonies

3. The Stamp Act Congress group of colonies sent delegates to the Stamp Act Congress in New York group of colonies sent delegates to the Stamp Act Congress in New York Prepared Declaration of Rights and Grievances against British policies and sent it to the king Prepared Declaration of Rights and Grievances against British policies and sent it to the king 2. The Albany Plan Benjamin Franklin proposes Plan Annual congress of delegates from each of the 13 colonies would be formed Growing Colonial Unity 1. New England Confederation In 1643, several New England settlements formed the New England Confederation.

4. First Continental Congress The colonists sent a Declaration of Rights to King George III The colonists sent a Declaration of Rights to King George III The delegates urged colonies to refuse trade with England until British tax and trade regulations were repealed The delegates urged colonies to refuse trade with England until British tax and trade regulations were repealed

colonies sent representatives to gathering in Philadelphia Served as first government of the United States from 1776 to Second Continental Congress

On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence 6. American Independence

The Articles of Confederation Powers 1.Declare war 2.National finance issues 3.Settle disputes among the States Obligations States promised to… 1.Obey Congress 2.Respect the laws of the other States Most other powers were retained by each State

A Call for a Stronger Government Representatives from Maryland and Virginia met at Mount Vernon, Virginia to discuss trade issues Virginia General Assembly requested meeting of all thirteen States – AKA - the Constitutional Convention

Leaders of the Philadelphia Convention James Madison: co-author of the Articles of Confederation Gouverneur Morris: Lawyer, helped develop the U.S. system of money Alexander Hamilton: was a lawyer who favored a strong central government George Washington: was the successful leader of the Continental Army

Some famous leaders who were NOT at the Philadelphia Convention  Patrick Henry said he “smelt a rat” and refused to attend.  Samuel Adams and John Hancock were not selected as delegates by their states.  Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine were in Paris. John Adams was on diplomatic missions to England and Holland. John Adams was on diplomatic missions to England and Holland.

Exit Ticket List 4 key events led up to the Declaration of Independence?

Exit Ticket What events made it difficult to finalize the Declaration?

Bell Ringer What is an ideal of government located in the Declaration of Independence?